The Perfect San Francisco to Las Vegas Road Trip Itinerary
California is one of the best states in the country for road trips! It’s a large state with massive highways connecting all the major cities and towns. You can drive 12 hours in one direction and STILL be in California.
While this is a San Francisco to Las Vegas road trip, ending in Nevada, the majority of the drive is in California!
There are many picturesque, fun road trip routes in California, including Highway 395 in Eastern California, the northern coastline up through Sausalito, Point Reyes, Mendocino, and the San Francisco to San Diego route along the coast.
I’ve lived in California my entire life, including the Bay Area, Santa Barbara, and San Diego. It’s my favorite place to explore by car because of all the unique things to do and see!
A San Francisco to Las Vegas road trip has multiple routes to choose from, depending on which areas you want to visit and how much time you have. This guide covers the three major routes that stop at the most beautiful places along the way!
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Know Before You Go
Distance From San Francisco to Las Vegas
These are the different routes you can take for the drive from San Francisco to Las Vegas:
Quickest route: ~560 miles (900 km) via Highways 5 & 15
Mountain scenic route: ~ 670 miles (1080 km) via Highways 80, 395, & 95
Coastal scenic route: ~730 miles (1175 km) via Highways 1, 101, & 15
You can click each of the route options above to jump to the specific itinerary and stops for that route.
Google Maps Preparation
Some areas of this route may not have service. Download a map of California in your Google Maps app ahead of time (must be on wifi) to ensure you can still navigate, even without service!
Plan out your stops ahead of time by saving each town, activity, hotel, and restaurant in saved folders on Google Maps. This makes it easier to reference when you’re on the go.
Road Trip Essentials
You can’t go on a road trip without some good snacks, music, and comfy clothing! Below are some of my road trip essentials for the best San Francisco to Las Vegas road trip:
Snacks
Drinks
Comfortable clothes (layers)
Downloaded podcasts/music/audiobooks
Sunglasses
Mini cooler w/ice (also great for beach days!)
Accommodations
Depending on the season and route you take, some hotels from San Francisco to Las Vegas may book up quickly. If you’re visiting in spring or summer, or during the holidays, ensure you book your stays as far in advance as possible.
Nightly rates for hotels peak during spring break and summer, and are more affordable if you go in the off-season.
Gas & Charging Stations
Some stretches of highway on the San Francisco to Las Vegas road trip routes don’t have any gas stations or civilization. Search the route you’re planning to take before you embark on your trip and save gas/charging stations in a folder on your Google Maps.
Plan which areas you will need to stop ahead of time to avoid running out of gas or battery!
Quickest Route From San Francisco to Las Vegas
This route follows Highway 5 South, then takes Highway 58 to reach Highway 15 North to Las Vegas.
While it is the shortest and quickest route, it is by far the most boring and ugly route. I would only recommend this route for someone who needed to get from San Francisco to Las Vegas on the same day.
The majority of this route is rural farmland without many actual towns to stop in. If you absolutely must take this route, the only stop with gas/charger stations, restaurants, and hotels is Bakersfield.
If you have enough time to add another 30 or 40 miles to the itinerary, then make a stop in Visalia to stay at The Darling Hotel. This is ideal if you only have two days to drive from San Francisco to Las Vegas, but need a nice place to stay overnight along the way.
Best Stops on the Mountain Scenic Route
For a San Francisco to Las Vegas road trip along the Eastern Sierras, you’ll take Highway 395 south with stops in some of the most interesting towns along the way.
Highway 395 is dotted with towns that have fun outdoor activities and natural landscapes you won’t find anywhere else.
This route starts on the coast (San Francisco), then heads slightly north for a stop in Napa Valley, before cutting east to reach Lake Tahoe and Highway 395. Want to shorten the trip? Skip Napa and Lake Tahoe and head straight to & through Yosemite as your first stop!
If you’re outdoorsy, enjoy hot springs and hikes, and want to see a unique area of California that isn’t the stereotypical palm trees and beaches landscape, this is the route for you.
San Francisco
The gem of the Bay Area and the most well-known city in northern California is San Francisco. This is where you will start your road trip from San Francisco to Las Vegas.
If you’re flying to California, I recommend flying into San Francisco International Airport (SFO). It’s worth spending a couple of nights in San Francisco and exploring if you’ve never been before!
San Francisco has a wide variety of different activities, from gorgeous architecture to stunning ocean overlooks to gardens and art museums. It’s impossible to be bored in this city!
Things to Do in San Francisco
Get hot chocolate at The Warming Hut with views of the Golden Gate Bridge.
Take a guided tour of San Francisco to see all the highlights.
Explore Golden Gate Park
Visit the de Young Museum of Art, the Legion of Honor, the Exploratorium, and/or the California Academy.
Where To Stay in San Francisco
Napa Valley
Napa Valley is a world-famous wine region northeast of San Francisco. Its sprawling vineyards and undulating hills make it feel like you’ve been transported to the Italian countryside.
Though Napa Valley is renowned for its wineries and most people visit for a day of wine tasting, there is plenty to do that doesn’t involve drinking wine (but you can do lots of that too)!
Napa Valley also has an exquisite restaurant scene, with multiple Michelin-starred restaurants. Not a foodie? There is also a thriving art scene with sculptures, murals, and galleries throughout Napa Valley.
If Napa is high on your list of places to visit, then you can make this your first stop after departing from San Francisco. If you could take it or leave it, then skip Napa and head straight to Lake Tahoe!
Distance from San Francisco to Napa: 60 miles (96 km) via Highways 80 & 29
Things to Do in Napa Valley
Get a croissant at Bouchon Bakery in Yountville
Sip bubbly at Domaine Carneros Winery
Take photos at the Welcome to Napa Valley sign
Spend a day eating & drinking on the Napa Valley Wine Train
Where To Stay in Napa Valley
Lake Tahoe
Lake Tahoe is one of the largest lakes in the country by depth, volume, and area. It spans across the California-Nevada border with towns dotted all around the lake. The lake is typically split into North Lake Tahoe and South Lake Tahoe.
North Lake Tahoe is more rugged and less developed, with quiet towns and plenty of outdoor activities for both summer and winter. Incline Village is perfect for a winter weekend getaway, while Truckee is great for an outdoorsy summer stay.
South Lake Tahoe has a more lively nightlife, ski slopes at Heavenly Mountain, and the gorgeous Emerald Bay. The California side of South Lake Tahoe tends to be more peaceful than the Nevada side since it doesn’t have any casinos.
It’s a freshwater lake, and you can absolutely swim in it! There are beaches all around the perimeter on both the California side and the Nevada side. If swimming doesn’t sound appealing (it’s pretty cold), there are plenty of boat trips you can take.
Distance from San Francisco to Lake Tahoe: 189 miles (304 km) via Highways 80 & 50
Things to Do in Lake Tahoe
North Lake
Hike one of the many trails
Kayak at sunset in Tahoe City
Relax on the beaches
South Lake
Explore Emerald Bay State Park
Ride the Ridge Rider Mountain CoasterWalk to the Vikingsholm Castle
Go on a sailing cruise
Where To Stay in Lake Tahoe
North Lake
South Lake
Bridgeport
Bridgeport is a tiny town along Highway 395. It’s a cool area to stop along the way, but not somewhere you need to stay overnight or explore for multiple days.
For a nice pick-me-up, stop for some coffee or tea and baked goods at Walker Coffee Company before you get to Bridgeport. Their cookies are delicious!
The main attractions in Bridgeport are Bodie State Historic Park and the Travertine Hot Springs.
Bodie is only open and accessible where there is no snow, so check the conditions ahead of time to ensure you’ll be able to access the park. It’s an old ghost town with well-maintained structures from when this was once a booming town.
The Travertine Hot Springs are easily accessible and not far off the highway. There’s a parking area with a vault toilet. A walking trail leads from the parking lot to the multiple pools. The hot springs are over 100ºF for a nice, hot dip!
Distance from Lake Tahoe to Bridgeport: 85 miles (137 km) via Highway 395
Things to Do in Bridgeport
Explore Bodie State Historic Park (entry fee)
Soak in the Travertine Hot Springs
Grab coffee and a cookie at Walker Coffee Company
Mono Lake
Two more stops to make along the mountain San Francisco to Las Vegas road trip route are Mono Lake and June Lake. These are both lakes within Mono County and easy stops off of Highway 395.
Mono Lake is an otherworldly sight, with salt towers, a mirror effect, and a pale white/grey landscape. You can park in the lot ($5 fee, cash or card) and walk out to the lake’s edge.
There are lots of flies here, though they don’t bite and fly away as you walk through them. They’re a unique type of fly that can remain underwater for up to 15 minutes at a time!
It may not seem relevant, but knowing about the flies before visiting made it much easier for me to tolerate them.
Distance from Bridgeport to Mono Lake: 24 miles (38 km) via Highway 395
Yosemite National Park
If you’re road trip from San Francisco to Las Vegas is between late spring and early fall, then Tioga Pass (Highway 120) will likely be open. This means you can drive east from Mono Lake to Yosemite National Park without road closures due to snow.
Of course, the timing of Tioga Pass opening directly depends on the amount of snowfall that year. For example, in 2023, it didn’t open until July because of heavy snowfall that spring!
Yosemite National Park is usually one of the top must-see places when people visit California, for good reason! It’s an unbelievably beautiful place with monstrous granite batholiths like El Capitan and Half Dome.
It’s one of the top 10 most-visited National Parks in the country and can get crowded. Depending on the dates and time of day you plan to visit, advanced reservations may be required. You can check their Entrance Reservations page for more information.
Yosemite National Park is worth staying 2-3 nights in, but you could explore the valley and some shorter trails in a day trip.
Visiting Yosemite on this road trip route is a slight detour because you’ll need to drive east on Highway 120 to reach Yosemite Valley, then head back out west on the same road to continue on Highway 395 towards June Lake and Mammoth Lakes.
Distance from Mono Lake to Yosemite Valley: 77 miles (124 km) via Highway 120
Things to Do in Yosemite National Park
Picnic in Yosemite Valley
Walk through Cook’s Meadow
Hike the High Sierra Loop Trail to Vernal Falls (& beyond)
Take a guided tour
Where To Stay in Yosemite
June Lake Loop
After checking out Mono Lake, hop back in the car and head for the scenic June Lake Loop!
The June Lake Loop is a beautiful detour that should not be missed. The almost-16-mile loop passes by four different lakes and through the charming June Lake community.
The loop has two entrances/exits on Highway 395. From Mono Lake, you’ll start at the north entrance and exit from the south entrance back onto Highway 395.
You can choose to just drive the loop and continue onto Mammoth Lakes, or stop in June Lake for the day or overnight to hike the trails, enjoy the lakes, and take in the fall colors (seasonally, of course).
When we visited, the snow melt created a rushing waterfall near Silver Lake that was impressive to see! Another stop on this loop is Gull Lake, which has a stunning mirror effect in the right conditions.
Distance from Yosemite Valley to June Lake: 87 miles (140 km) via Highway 395
Mammoth Lakes
One of the best stops on the mountain route from San Francisco to Las Vegas is Mammoth Lakes. It’s another town within Mono County
Mammoth Lakes is a popular ski resort town, but has far fewer visitors in summer when the slopes are closed for the season. There’s a small downtown area with surprisingly great restaurants and plenty of lodges to stay in.
Outside of the downtown area, there are ample natural wonders to explore! Mammoth Lakes has a variety of incredible geology and landscapes. There are multiple lakes (hence the name), a winding hot creek, and a few different hot springs.
I recommend spending at least three nights in Mammoth during your road trip if you have the time! We spent four nights here and still didn’t get a chance to see/do it all.
Distance from June Lake to Mammoth Lakes: 18 miles (29 km) via Highway 395
Things to Do in Mammoth Lakes
Sunrise soak at Wild Willy’s Hot Springs
Take in the views at Hot Creek Geological Site
Walk across the bridge between Twin Lakes
Check out the Devil’s Postpile
Spot a rainbow at Rainbow Falls
Where To Stay in Mammoth Lakes
Lone Pine
In what seems like the middle of nowhere sits the tiny town of Lone Pine, surrounded by dry landscapes and mountains.
The town itself isn’t what makes this a must-stop on a road trip from San Francisco to Las Vegas, but the nearby land called the Alabama Hills National Scenic Area is. The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) maintains the Alabama Hills, which is a hill range next to the Eastern Sierras.
Many movies have been filmed in the Alabama Hills, most notably old westerns and some scenes from the first Iron Man. It’s a photographer’s dream landscape with sunrise perfectly hitting the hills and making them glow pink.
In addition to the Alabama Hills, Lone Pine has an interesting downtown with some unique buildings along the main street. It’s also the closest town to the trailhead to Mount Whitney (12 miles away), the tallest mountain on the mainland U.S.
We stopped here for just one night, and it felt like enough time to see the Alabama Hills and the town itself. It’s the perfect midway point to stop for a night or two between Mammoth Lakes and Death Valley!
Distance from Mammoth Lakes to Lone Pine: 100 miles (161 km) via Highway 395
Things to Do in Lone Pine
Drive down Movie Road in Alabama Hills
Find Nightmare Rock in Alabama Hills
Walk around downtown
Where To Stay in Lone Pine
Death Valley National Park
After many miles south on Highway 395, you’ll finally begin heading east after leaving Lone Pine. Your first stop will be at Death Valley National Park, with record-breaking high temperatures and the lowest point in North America.
You can either drive through the park with a few stops along the way and continue onto Las Vegas, or spend a night or two to break up the drive and explore more of the park.
I’d recommend spending at least one night, just to give yourself enough time to see all the major sights in Death Valley without feeling too rushed.
There are only a few hotels within the park itself, which are much more expensive than staying outside the park. We stayed in a cute cabin at Panamint Springs Resort and loved it! It was perfect for just one night.
Distance from Lone Pine to Death Valley: 105 miles (169 km) via Highway 190
Things to Do in Death Valley
Walk out to Zabriskie Point
Stand in Badwater Basin (the lowest point in North America)
Walk through the Artists Palette
Where To Stay in Death Valley
Las Vegas
Finally! From Death Valley, you’ll cross over into Nevada and make your way to Las Vegas to end your road trip.
There are two routes you can take to get from Death Valley to Las Vegas: Highway 95 or Highway 160. We took Highway 373 & 95 since it was slightly faster and the recommended route on Google.
If you take this route, the first thing you’ll see after crossing into Nevada is a giant cow statue — and I mean GIANT! It’s aptly called the Big Bovine of the Desert, and you can pull over near it to take photos.
Another roadside attraction along this route is, of course, alien-related. As soon as you turn onto Highway 95 from Highway 373, there’s a small shopping center with an Area 51 Alien Center convenience store and Mr. Alien Sandwiches and Frozen Yogurt.
Onto Las Vegas itself, the city is lively with crowds of people walking the strip, gambling at the hotel casinos, and enjoying live shows. Weekends are significantly busier (and expensive) than weeknights.
If you’re not up for going to bars or gambling at the casinos, Las Vegas has tons of shows and other attractions! I enjoy just walking around and popping into the hotels to check out the extravagant lobbies.
You can also do a day trip to the nearby Valley of Fire State Park to take a break from the manmade city and escape into the desert nature! It’s a beautiful park with orange/red landscapes.
If you can, plan your nights in Las Vegas to be during the week to save hundreds on hotel costs. Some hotels are 4-5x more expensive on weekends!
Distance from Death Valley to Las Vegas: 140 miles (225 km) via Highway 95 or 160
Things to Do in Las Vegas
Catch a show or concert
Visit a museum or art exhibit: Meow Wolf, The Punk Rock Museum, The Mob Museum, etc.
Walk around the Las Vegas Strip
Take a day trip to Valley of Fire State Park
Where To Stay in Las Vegas
Close to the Strip & Well-Known
Quiet & Further Away from Strip
Best Stops on the Coastal Scenic Route
For my fellow coastal lovers, this route has it all! The coastal scenic route from San Francisco to Las Vegas includes stops along the California Coast before heading east towards Las Vegas.
Many of these stops are on my San Francisco to San Diego Road Trip Itinerary. That itinerary stays along the coast for the full road trip instead of cutting over east once reaching Los Angeles.
There are some stops you could skip to shorten the driving distance, but all of these are the best stops along the route and are worth visiting if you have time in your itinerary!
San Francisco
The gem of the Bay Area and the most well-known city in northern California is San Francisco. This is where you will start your road trip from San Francisco to Las Vegas.
If you’re flying to California, I recommend flying into San Francisco International Airport (SFO). It’s worth spending a couple of nights in San Francisco and exploring if you’ve never been before!
San Francisco has a wide variety of different activities, from gorgeous architecture to stunning ocean overlooks to gardens and art museums. It’s impossible to be bored in this city!
Things to Do in San Francisco
Get hot chocolate at The Warming Hut with views of the Golden Gate Bridge.
Take a guided tour of San Francisco to see all the highlights.
Explore Golden Gate Park
Visit the de Young Museum of Art, the Legion of Honor, the Exploratorium, and/or the California Academy.
Where To Stay in San Francisco
Luxury: The St. Regis San Francisco
Mid-range: Inn San Francisco
Budget: Inn at Union Square
Half Moon Bay
The quaint beach town of Half Moon Bay is famous for its giant waves at Mavericks Beach and fall pumpkin patches. It’s also where I lived the first seven years of my life!
Half Moon Bay is beautiful but often has foggy and overcast weather; wear layers for the most comfortable trip. Even on a foggy day, it’s fun to bundle up and hang out at the beach, check out the tidepools, and watch the surfers catching waves.
If you are just passing through instead of staying overnight, check out my Half Moon Bay Day Trip Itinerary for things to do!
Distance from San Francisco to Half Moon Bay: 29 miles (47 km) via Highway 1
Things to Do in Half Moon Bay
Check out the boats in the harbor.
Watch surfers catch waves at Mavericks Beach.
Go tide-pooling at Fitzgerald Marine Reserve.
Where To Stay in Half Moon Bay
Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz is a popular beach destination and home to the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. It’s known for being a hippy town with a university (UC Santa Cruz), set between grand redwood trees and gorgeous beaches.
Santa Cruz is an ideal destination for those looking for a beachy, laid-back area with lots of shops and restaurants.
It has a small downtown area where you can grab lunch or dinner, large beaches where you can enjoy a day in the sunshine, and dense redwood forests with walking trails and a steam train.
Distance from Half Moon Bay to Santa Cruz: 50 miles (80 km) via Highway 1
Things to Do in Santa Cruz
Go on Rides at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Walk around Wilder Ranch State Park
Check out the rock arches at Natural Bridges State Beach
Look for Monarch Butterflies at the Natural Bridges Monarch Trail
Ride a steam train through the Redwoods at Henry Cowell State Park
Where To Stay in Santa Cruz
Capitola
The lovely seaside town of Capitola is one of my favorite day trips from the Bay Area! It has a small, adorable downtown, great restaurants, and a beautiful beach.
The most recognizable attraction in Capitola is the colorful neighborhood of cottages right on the beach. They make for great photos.
This is a mostly quiet, laid-back town that is a bit of a hidden gem in this area of the coast since most people visit nearby Santa Cruz instead. Weekends in summer are much more lively, especially on sunny days when the beach is dotted with people.
If you want to stay in this area and Santa Cruz is too touristy or crowded, book a cozy beach hotel in Capitola!
Distance From Santa Cruz to Capitola: 6 miles (9.6 km) via Highway 1
Things To Do in Capitola
Admire the colorful houses
Visit the beachy shops downtown
Walk the small trail along the river
Where To Stay in Capitola
Monterey
Monterey is best known for its world-renowned aquarium and Cannery Row, immortalized in John Steinbeck’s book. It was once a sardine canning town, but is now a popular tourist destination.
It can draw crowds during summer, specifically to Cannery Row and the world-famous aquarium. There are some beaches, though it tends to be cooler weather here, and they’re not always ideal for lying out on the sand.
Stop here during your San Francisco to Las Vegas road trip for a visit to the aquarium, a walk down Cannery Row, and a fresh seafood lunch right on the water!
There are also whale watching tours, shops & restaurants on the wharf, and lovely ocean views.
Distance from Capitola to Monterey: 38 miles (61 km) via Highway 1
Things to Do in Monterey
Visit the Monterey Bay Aquarium
Check out the shops on Cannery Row
Get lunch on Old Fisherman’s Wharf
Where To Stay in Monterey
Pacific Grove
Just next to Monterey is the charming town of Pacific Grove. This is an affluent area set along the coast with a quaint downtown, lovely inns and hotels, and a Monarch Butterfly Sanctuary.
Pacific Grove is a popular retirement destination, and many of the locals are retirees. The relaxing atmosphere and inviting coastal views make Pacific Grove the ultimate relaxing getaway.
If you stop in this area, Monterey is worth a visit, but I recommend spending more time in Pacific Grove. It’s also a great place to stay a night or two during your San Francisco to Las Vegas road trip!
Distance from Monterey to Pacific Grove: 2 miles (3.2 km) via Highway Lighthouse Avenue
Things to Do in Pacific Grove
Walk to the path along Ocean View Blvd.
Get a hot drink and a book at The Bookworks.
Visit the Monarch Butterfly Sanctuary.
Where To Stay in Pacific Grove
Carmel-by-the-Sea
Another quaint, coastal town along California’s central coast is Carmel-by-the-Sea. After stopping in Monterey/Pacific Grove, take the 17-mile drive from Pacific Grove to Carmel-by-the-Sea for the best scenic route!
Carmel-by-the-Sea, also just called “Carmel,” is known for its unique fairy tale cottages and stunning coastline. It’s small enough to see the majority of the town in a day, but it’s also a lovely place to spend a relaxing weekend.
Even if you don’t stop here on your San Francisco to Las Vegas road trip, I still recommend driving via the 17-mile drive for some of the best coastal views on the central coast!
Distance from Pacific Grove to Carmel-by-the-Sea: 10 miles (16 km) via the 17-mile Drive
Things to Do in Carmel-by-the-Sea
Explore the fairy tale cottages.
Tour the Carmel Mission Basilica.
Walk the Carmel Beach Walk.
Where To Stay in Carmel-by-the-Sea
Pismo Beach
This part of the drive is a picturesque stretch along the coast. I especially love it when I hit this spot at golden hour and see the ocean sparkle as I drive by!
Pismo Beach is a long, thin stretch of land along the coast with a small town center. It has beautiful beaches, outdoor activities like surfing, horseback riding, and jeep rides on the dunes, and an amazing boardwalk next to the pier.
Pismo Beach is also a great place to stay the night to break up the San Francisco to Las Vegas road trip a bit before reaching Southern California and then heading east.
Distance from Carmel-by-the-Sea to Pismo Beach: 157 miles (253 km) via Highway 101
Things to Do in Pismo Beach
Visit the Monarch Butterfly Grove.
Walk down Pismo Beach Pier.
Take a wild ride on the dunes.
Where To Stay in Pismo Beach
Santa Barbara
My favorite place in the entire state of California is Santa Barbara. It’s a must-stop on a San Francisco to Las Vegas road trip if you take this coastal route.
I highly recommend you spend at least one night (or two or three!) in Santa Barbara.
Santa Barbara is known as the American Riviera due to its Mediterranean climate, jaw-dropping coastline, annual film festival, and award-winning wineries.
I’ve spent my entire life visiting Santa Barbara, lived here for four years, and now visit every few months. I know it better than any other place!
Although the beaches are one of the main attractions, there are so many things to do in Santa Barbara. The weather is beautiful almost year-round — winter is even one of my favorite times to visit Santa Barbara!
Distance from Pismo Beach to Santa Barbara: 82 miles (132 km) via Highway 101
Things to Do in Santa Barbara
Relax on one of the many beaches.
Visit the Santa Barbara Botanic Garden.
Explore the museums and the mission.
Where To Stay in Santa Barbara
Los Angeles
One of the most-visited cities in the entire state is Los Angeles. It’s one of three cities that have been called the “entertainment capital of the world,” specifically Hollywood.
There are endless things to do and see in Los Angeles! It has a diverse population, with many of the residents being transplants from other cities, states, and countries.
While Los Angeles is a pretty cool spot to visit on a San Francisco to Las Vegas road trip, you do need to prepare for the insane traffic throughout the city and crowds during summer.
Distance from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles: 95 miles (153 km) via Highway 101
Things to Do in Los Angeles
Admire artwork at The Getty or LACMA.
Hike to the Hollywood sign.
Spend a day at Universal Studios.
Visit Disneyland (in Anaheim)
Where To Stay in Los Angeles
Las Vegas
Your final destination on the San Francisco to Las Vegas road trip is, of course, Las Vegas! It’s a lively and energetic city filled with larger-than-life characters, neon signs, casinos, and unique hotels.
If drinking and gambling don’t sound appealing, there are tons of other activities you can do in and around Las Vegas.
Between the live shows, museums, and sights, you can easily fill a Las Vegas itinerary without spending any time in a casino or bar.
There is even a gorgeous state park, Valley of Fire, less than an hour away from Las Vegas, that makes for a perfect day trip from the city.
My top tip for visiting Las Vegas is to stay on weekdays. The hotels are significantly more expensive on weekends, and the crowds are far larger as well.
Staying on a weekday will save you hundreds of dollars and help you avoid crowds.
Distance from Los Angeles to Las Vegas: 272 miles (437 km) via Highway 15
Things to Do in Las Vegas
Catch a show or concert
Visit a museum or art exhibit: Meow Wolf, The Punk Rock Museum, The Mob Museum, etc.
Walk around the Las Vegas Strip
Take a day trip to Valley of Fire State Park
Where To Stay in Las Vegas
Close to the Strip & Well-Known
Quiet & Further Away from Strip
